Module 15

Anorexia Nervosa medical complication range

mild to severe

Anorexia Nervosa: medical complications

heart failure, kidney failure, and multiple organ failure, pneumonia

Anorexia Nervosa: death rate

5-20%

Bulimia Nervosa: medical complications

stomach rupture and heart failure (due to loss of electrolytes and other minerals), : irregular menstrual cycles, diminished libido, addictions and/or compulsive behavior, clinical depression, anxiety, and increased risk of suicidal behavior

Binge Eating Disorder: Medical complications

high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, joint problems, and depression

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by

significantly low body weight and intense fear of gaining weight

bulimia nervosa is characterized by

eating large quanities of food in a short period. Binge eating and feeling a sense of lost of control

binge eating disorder is characterized by

involves recurrent episodes of binge eating, lack compensatory behaviors to control weight

Binge eating affects how much of the population?

1-2%

What is muscle dysmorphia?

type of body dysmorphia disorder, individuals obsess over increasing muscle mass

Name main risk factors for disordered eating behavior.

Dieting, cultural pressure, body dissafaction, low self eestem, teasing, puberty

Identify family characteristics that are associated with an increased risk of developing eating disorders.

Not accepting individually, overprotective, rules, boundaries, comminicate/express feelings

Muscle dysmorphia

increase breast/blood pressure/LDL cholesterol, Decrease HDL Cholesterol/testical, acne, increased aggression, hepatitis B and C, HIV, liver cancer

Who is included in the treatment of those with eating disorders.

individual groups, family, complementary, congnitive/behavioral, nurtrition counseling with registered RD